What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Commas Practice

Flashcard
•
English
•
5th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to clarify meaning in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
Back
You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items (known as the Oxford comma). For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: 'I like to read write and draw.'
Back
I like to read, write, and draw.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, often requiring a comma before the conjunction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: 'My favorite colors are blue green and red.'
Back
My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
Back
You should use a comma after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: 'Before the game we practiced hard.'
Back
Before the game, we practiced hard.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Commas and Introductory Phrases

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Commas: Yes, no, direct address, and tag questions

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Commas in a Series Flashcard

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Commas in a Series

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Commas in Dates and Addresses

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Commas in a series

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Commas Review

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Commas

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade